* A varied and rewarding position for an existing GRC employee for a fulltime fixed term opportunity commencing in February 2026
* Competitive annual salary commencing at $82,559, plus up to 14% superannuation
* Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.
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Officer Administration Governance - Fixed Term, approx. 6 months.
Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $82,559, plus up to 14% superannuation
Closing Date: Sunday 11th January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST
No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.
Role Overview
Gympie Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for a full-time fixed term position commencing February 2026. This position is open to existing GRC employees and will be for approx. 6 months. The successful applicant will provide high level of general administrative support to the Manager Governance, Integrity and Risk. Provide administrative support in the disaster management function, as required.
Essential Knowledge & Skills:
* Qualifications or active enrolment in a business-related field, or a minimum of 3 years' experience in a fast-paced office environment.
* High level written communication and attention to detail skills, as well as excellent verbal communication and highly developed interpersonal skills.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to establish priorities mange workloads and identify when to reschedule and reorganise tasks to reflect changes in priority.
* Demonstrated ability to perform duties responsibility under limited supervision and take initiative to ensure the achievement of team goals while maintaining a high level of confidentiality at all times.
* Demonstrated high level administrative skills, including proficiency in using a range of software applications, including Microsoft Office suite of applications, an online records management program.
* Queensland 'C' Class driver's licence that is current and maintained.
Essential Requirements:
* Provide accurate and timely administrative and support to the Manager Governance
* Provide high standard of customer service to internal and external stakeholders and correspondence support as required.
* Assist with disaster management activities
Position Description
For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.
Who to Contact
For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Governance & Native Title, Christine Kennedy on or email
For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on or email
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1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email.
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
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Applications close on Sunday 11th January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.
Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.